Enhancing medical training: an experience report on academic tutoring in pre-hospital emergencies using realistic simulations as an educational tool
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Abstract: Medical education based on realistic simulations has been a widely used teaching strategy for developing both technical and non-technical skills in the training of medical professionals. In this way, simulations combined with academic tutoring have the potential to enhance future professionals' self-confidence and learning. Objective: To provide an experience report on the medical learning
afforded by students acting as tutors in the pre-hospital emergency course. Report: Between April and July 2023, in the role of tutors for a basic life support curriculum course, medical students were given the opportunity to act as tutors and develop simulated activities involving scenarios of cardiac arrest and initial care for trauma patients. It was observed that the interaction between tutors and
students contributed to recognizing the importance of learning soft skills. Results: According to current research on the positive outcomes of medical education based on realistic simulations, tutoring in emergency disciplines is perceived as a useful resource for enhancing non-technical skills, such as leadership, communication, and teamwork, within the context of medical training. Conclusion: Academic tutoring is a valuable tool for medical students' learning and proved effective for training in medical emergency situations.
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